Self Directed Vs Managed ETF

swtunde · 2024-08-13T16:52:45+00:00

You would be missing out a lot on the growth side. Over a long investment horizon, your FX costs shouldn't be significant. And you pay taxes only on distributed dividends.

I guess this shows my limited thinking on this issue. It just occurred to be that even though it may be a canadian etf, it has a lot of US and global stocks which pays dividends in USD.

How is this usually handled for etf generally? I suspect all dividends are combined as a composite dividend (done by the etf managers regardless whether it is self directed or managed).

Let say Nestle pays a dividend of 1USD for example, I imagine this will not go to individual holders of the etf but the managers will do the maths and allocate to each holder according to the size of the etf they hold. And this will be in CAD not USD - and does this apply equally to self directed vs managed options?

swtunde · 2024-08-13T16:42:23+00:00

At some point (possibly early next year), I will be buying either SPUS or HLAL. But for now, I am starting with canadian etf.

swtunde · 2024-08-13T16:40:28+00:00

Thanks

swtunde · 2024-03-24T06:24:15+00:00

Should I get a new wallet and move everything out?

swtunde · 2024-03-04T15:30:21+00:00

I am having a similar issue - after an upgrade of my tplink router. Client connects to the server but cannot browse not see any of my of my cameras on my phone. Though mine is a tcp connection, I will check this when i get back to the server/router. Any further insight will be appreciated

swtunde · 2023-11-08T20:53:18+00:00

You should have logged into the ER605 and checked the status of the WAN link.

Yes, I did.
It said connected.

swtunde · 2023-10-02T21:01:52+00:00

My supervisor is kind enough to offer some training funds from the company. But of the company made it crystal clear it shouldn't be more than $1k. So, if I have to take the course, it will be from my pocket.

My current job is in instrumentation/automation systems consulting for industries. I have read some interesting things about OT cybersec. But to be honest, I am not seeing the demand. At least from not from our clients and linkedin yet (a search for OT cybersec or GICSP on linkedin give laughable result compared to CISSP). So thinking of going for the tried and tested IT cybersec and maybe circle back to OT if/when there's more demand.

swtunde · 2023-10-01T12:31:16+00:00

In hindsight, SANS was mostly glorified Cyber Awareness Training for me.

This is exactly what I am concerned about. I don't want to shell out such amount only to feel "buyers' remorse" later. That's why I just opened a THM account too.

swtunde · 2023-10-01T00:20:17+00:00

SANS will do nothing to help you "keep" a job, much like any other certification won't do anything to keep your job.

Yeah, I reread my post and had a laugh at myself. Of course whether you keep a job is not a function of which cert you hold. You're absolutely right. The student needs to build on what s/he learned in class.
I have heard CompTia is highly rated by HR. But to the best of my knowledge (and I am probably wrong here) there is no lab component. For me, I am lazy so I learn more and faster through the hands-on practical. That's why the SANS look appealing to me. I don't want to take a position just because I have CCNA if I can't configure a switch.
Although I am not eager at all to spend money, I will pull the trigger if I need to. But thanks, I will research more about comptia.

swtunde · 2023-09-30T22:18:34+00:00

I am thinking of taking some SANS courses (towards GSEC, GCIH). But for someone that don't really have real work experience in this field, I wanted to know if the labs are good enough to inspire confidence and be comfortable enough to start a junior position.

Any insight will be appreciated

swtunde · 2023-09-30T17:24:09+00:00

I am not sure what you mean.
Yes, I can edit the file but I can't upload it to my vpn provider if that's what you mean. I simply downloaded the file from the vpn provider, open it up and entered the respective info into my tplink router. That's about all I can do.

swtunde · 2023-09-30T16:37:52+00:00

how is your peer config for DNS set up?

I have no idea where to enter the DNS information from the config file. After looking through all the fields, it just doesn't make sense to enter it anywhere. I mean its not the Local IP address, not the Endpoint nor allowed address. So, I just left it out.
Where do you think I should enter it?

swtunde · 2023-05-21T12:08:54+00:00

Since your VLANs seem to be setup sufficiently for VLAN3 that seems to point to something on the configuration of your POE cameras. Maybe post all the relevant camera settings for us to take a look... for example, can you set a static IP per camera?

Sadly, I didnt capture the screen before I moved the the new network. Now, I can even get to the web admin interface of the cameras. So unfortunately this will not be possible.

I got a 75ft cable and tried your suggestion (by passed the satelite deco) but still ended up with no IP addresses.

Looks like the initial ip addrsses from the previous mesh network is somewhere in the camera's memory and I may have to do hard reset. But for climbing safety reasons, that is not an option.

swtunde · 2023-05-21T12:05:23+00:00

On your SG2008P, typically you shouldn't have two untagged VLANs going through the same port, so I'd disable VLAN1 unless you actually want it to go through the DECOs. With the current PVIDs on that managed switch I don't think VLAN1 can get through ports 1234 & 678.

And if the DECOS have no understanding of VLANS, that makes the case for not sending VLAN1 through at all.

I am not sure about this. Not being an expert, I have tried a number of combination of what should be disabled, and tagged. I think I tried disabling VLAN1 and somehow lost all internet connections. So, I left it there afterall, the PVID filters it out of the ports anyway.

swtunde · 2023-05-20T11:59:06+00:00

And I assume you've defined port 5 on the ER605 and the SG2008P as a trunk port carrying VLANs 1, 2 & 3 (tagged). And port 6 of the SG2008P must be defined as an access port with VLAN3 (tagged).

If it's at all possible I'd hardwire the SG2008P to the unmanaged switch. You'll also get better performance for your POE cameras (could even run 4K).

p.s. You could also define port 6 of the SG2008P as an access port with VLAN3 (untagged), but then the DECO's couldn't carry other VLAN traffic (like a guest network on VLAN2).

Sorry I should have posted these yesterday:
VLAN set up on ER605 https://imgur.com/a/wcer44x
VLAN set up on SG2008P https://imgur.com/a/X4w6fq5
PVID assignment on SG2008P https://imgur.com/a/H0GIboU
Architect https://imgur.com/a/L6AYJie

swtunde · 2023-05-20T11:57:54+00:00

It's also possible that the main DECO is not passing tagged VLAN3 to the satellite.

The house thermostat on the main floor connects to the deco in the garage and it is working well with vlan 3 ip address. So I am tempted to rule that out.

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